Happiness!

I spoke to Annie yesterday and she was wonderful! She was joyful and loving and adorable and funny and expressive and I am just so damn in love with that kid!

Last week, as I mentioned before, we received several heart-breaking letters from her as well as one phone call that began with a wave of homesick tears. But week two in New Hampshire has been a great one for Miss Annie. She's made a bunch of friends and has learned to canter on her horse, a huge step since she has, up until now, been a rather timid rider. On the phone yesterday she had only glowing things to say about her experience, and it lifted my spirits like you wouldn't believe. This coming Saturday is visiting day for parents whose kids are staying longer than 2 weeks, so although David can't make it, I’ll drive up myself, hang out and watch her ride, then she'll spend the night with me at a B&B, and on Sunday morning I’ll drop her off at the camp and head back to the city. (And I won't have to listen to David's Glitter Rock CD!)

I can't wait to see my little girl. I can't wait to take her to dinner, give her a bath, curl up in bed, cuddle with her, turn on a movie, read to her, sing to her, watch her fall asleep, whatever. I can't wait.